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scoutmaster conferences

  1. Purpose
    1. Requirement of rank advancements
  2. Challenge the Scout to accept his responsibility for his growth in Scouting
    1. Goal setting aimed at the needs & interests of the boy
      1. Specific
      2. Measurable
      3. Attainable
  3. Evaluate the boy
    1. Completion of the goals
      1. Advancement
      2. Attendance and Involvement
      3. Service Projects
      4. Having fun
    2. Attitude
      1. Scout spirit
      2. Service to others
      3. Citizenship
      4. Having fun
    3. Leadership
      1. Keeping the group together
      2. Getting the job done
      3. Having fun
  4. Council with the boy
    1. Determine the boy's feelings
      1. Likes
      2. Dislikes
      3. Needs
      4. Problems
      5. Wants
    2. Build a relationship
      1. Set an example
      2. Establish confidence
      3. Build a rapport with an adult

Some Conference Guidelines

The following are some guidelines for teh Scoutmaster conference for the first three ranks. The rules are about the same, but since the ranks are progressive, the conferences should reflect the progression.